“We have been in close communication with the key members of the Kansas Craft Alliance for several years and it was really a very simple decision process when it came down to naming our distribution partner for the state,” said Steve Kuftinec, Uinta vice president of sales, in a news release. “They understand the present and future of craft beer and Uinta’s commitment to being a major part of that piece of the market.”

The collective sells a variety of craft brands — including major players like Sierra Nevada and New Belgium — across multiple territories and offers one-stop distribution and marketing solutions for brewers seeking statewide exposure.

“Representing a great partner like Uinta is an honor and we look forward to having such a prized brewery in Kansas,” added Jerrod Nelsen, brand development manager for the Kansas Craft Alliance.

Uinta Brewing Company embarked upon its mission of brewing world class, full-flavored, craft beer in the winter of 1993. From a small, renovated mechanic's garage located in Salt Lake City, Uinta bega...